CATARRHAL DISEASES, f ^ ; , 967 



Mr. Colburn gives this method: Give at once a tea,spoonfuI 

 of calomel. Cut a slit in the skin on the head, above the eyes, clear 

 to the skull. Into this cut put salt and pepper to get up a counter- 

 irritation. If this does not succeed, make a liniment as follows : — 



Spirits of turpentine , , 1 oz. 



Capsicum 1 oz. 



Aqua ammonia i... 1 oz. 



Tincture of arnica ; •,,. ....*... ... . .... .- i oz. 



Chloroform A ..*+; . J oz - 



Shake well before using, and rub it on around the upper part of the 

 head and between the base of the ears and around them. 



Fra. 1S91. — The Peregourd (France). , \ 



Dr. Chase says: "Partial recovery will soon occur after secur- 

 ing a free evacuation of the bowels. A teaspoonful of sulphate of 

 jron (copperas) may be given twice a day for two weeks, abating 

 the food somewhat. Never bleed in this disease, as there is already 

 a poverty of blood." ; :> 



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INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS, OR PNEUMONIA. 



This is a disease very likely ,to prove fatal if not promptly 

 attended to. The symptoms are loss of appetite, shivering, quick 

 and labored breathing, and severe cough. The animal should be 

 removed to a warm pen, kept thoroughly clean, given an even, 

 nutritious diet, and plenty of fresh water. The following maybe 

 given every morning, in a pint of gruel : — 



